English · Word Candidate

inspiration

/ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inspirations

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động hít khí vào phổi

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Noun

Examples

Holonym: respiration

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A single inward breath (intake of air).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hơi thở vào

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Noun

Examples

Laughing is produced by an inspiration succeeded by a succession of short imperfect expirations.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “inspiration” mean?

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

Is “inspiration” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.